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When will we know whether Trump or Harris has won?
Once polls close on Tuesday, a winner may not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

When will we know who has won the US election?
Once polls close on Tuesday, a winner may not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

Choose your favourite goal from FA Cup first round
Choose your favourite goal from a choice of 10 great strikes in the FA Cup first round.

'He was never a superstar' - Gyokeres' rise to Europe's elite
With 63 goals in 66 games for Sporting Lisbon, former Coventry striker Viktor Gyokeres is a major threat to Manchester City in the Champions League.

Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive?
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Xabi Alonso: The most sought-after manager in Europe?
Rory Smith breaks down why Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, but could well end up as the next Real Madrid manager.

BBC chair warns over public service broadcasting future
Samir Shah will also question the "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

How Billy met Molly - the orphaned otter who is now part of the family
A man's bond with an orphaned otter changed his life and became a movie hit.

What to look out for on election night
What to look out for, and when to expect a result

Family blame parked cars for delayed ambulance
A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.

Thousands to attend UK's largest bonfire event
Up to 60,000 people attend Lewes Bonfire Night which takes place every year.

Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years
With the help of a good Samaritan, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad living on the streets after 30 years.

Rise in firefighter attacks being filmed - union
Fire Brigades Union Wales says it is appalled by the rise in people filming attacks.

Boeing strike ends as workers back 38% pay rise deal
The damaging walkout by around 30,000 unionised Boeing workers started on 13 September.

America braced as two stark visions collide on election day
After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to US voters in swing states, judge rules
The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.

Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories
Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.

The Papers: 'Starmer's uni U-turn' and 'Polls show dead heat'
A rise in tuition fees at English universities and election day in America make Tuesday's front pages.

Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report
Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting
Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

Smoking to be banned outside schools and hospitals but not in pub gardens
Government proposals could mean some places become vape-free too, subject to consultation.

How the US presidential campaign unfolded in 180 seconds
A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.

Doctors paid as much as £200,000 overtime to tackle NHS backlog
Some consultants are being paid £200 an hour for working extra hours, a BBC News investigation finds.

I'm more grateful for each day - Sir Chris Hoy
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy tells BBC Breakfast about his life with terminal cancer and the legacy he hopes to leave.

I'm more grateful for each day - Sir Chris Hoy
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy tells BBC Breakfast about his life with terminal cancer and the legacy he hopes to leave.

I'm more grateful for each day - Sir Chris Hoy
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy tells BBC Breakfast about his life with terminal cancer and the legacy he hopes to leave.

Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria
Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Who is ahead in the polls?
An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the election.

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England
Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.

Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.

'Our husbands were killed by the new asbestos'
Law firm says West Yorkshire is a hotspot for cases of fatal silicosis, which affects stone workers.

Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.

Amy Dowden will not return to Strictly this year
A Strictly spokesperson said the dancer is "focusing on her recovery following a foot injury".

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind
He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?
Happy US election eve!

British couple missing in Spanish floods found dead
Terry and Don Turner from Staffordshire are found dead in their car after going missing last week.

How much does university cost in the UK?
Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

Barcelona hit by new flood as rescuers search Valencia basement car park
Teams are searching for missing people in vehicles in an inundated shopping centre car park.

How to follow the US election on the BBC
Whether you plan to follow the White House race on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.

A simple guide to the US 2024 presidential election
Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.

Who did these undecided US voters finally pick?
The BBC speaks again to a group who have struggled to pick between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory
Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why.

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Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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When will we know who has won the US election?
Once polls close on Tuesday, a winner may not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

America braced as two stark visions collide on election day
After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters, judge rules
The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

How the US presidential campaign unfolded in 180 seconds
A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.

Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria
Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town
The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

Children who collapsed in court on Nigeria treason charges to be freed
President Bola Tinubu orders the boys be freed following public outcry over their detention conditions.

Watch: Moment Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through stage
The band's frontman fell through a trapdoor during a concert in Australia but appeared unharmed.

Migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK
Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.

Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.

Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon
The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech to a class of young teenagers.

Netanyahu aide leaks may have harmed hostage talks, court says
A top Netanyahu aide was among those arrested and investigated over leaked and falsified documents.

Quincy Jones, giant of US music, dies aged 91
Jones was best known as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums - Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.

Barcelona hit by new flood as rescuers search Valencia basement car park
Teams are searching for missing people in vehicles in an inundated shopping centre car park.

Iran urged to release woman detained after undressing at university
Activists say the woman was protesting against the hijab laws, but authorities say she is mentally ill.

Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding
Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.

Quincy Jones: His brilliance explained in 10 songs
The musician, who has died aged 91, was one of the most consequential producers in jazz and pop.

Bangladesh steps up repayments to Adani to avoid power supply cut
The Indian conglomerate reportedly halved supplies over an unpaid $800m bill.

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

Aerial footage shows damage left by Oklahoma tornadoes
A trail of destruction was left after multiple tornadoes tore through the state.

'We are not military - why are we being hit?'
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth
Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars
India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

Whirlwind of misinformation sows distrust ahead of US election day
Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king
Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

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